Iraq-Iran border crossing temporarily closed after deadly attack

Omar al-Waeli, head of Iraq’s Border Ports Authority, said on Saturday that the strike on the Shalamcheh border crossing killed one person and wounded five others.

Authorities did not offer further details on the strike.

The Iraqi government said it was directing traders and travelers to alternative crossings.— AP

Update: 2026-04-04 10:46 GMT

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